Establish provisions governing date rape drug testing devices
HB 685 requires bars and clubs with specific permits to offer free or low-cost drink testing devices that detect date rape drugs like GHB, ketamine, and flunitrazepam within five minutes. The bill mandates businesses to post clear notices about the testing service and ensure devices are not expired. It establishes an anonymous, voluntary reporting system for positive test results, with data aggregated and made public for safety analysis - but not used for enforcement actions against businesses. This directly affects hospitality venues and their patrons seeking to verify drink safety.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2026
Last action Feb 18, 2026
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Committee
1
Feb 18, 2026
Committee
Referred to committee
lower
Feb 10, 2026
Introduced
Introduced
lower
2 primary · 12 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Crystal Lett
DDemocratic
P
Jean Schmidt
RRepublican
Co
Allison Russo
DDemocratic
Co
Andrea White
RRepublican
Co
Beryl Piccolantonio
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Troy
DDemocratic
Co
Derrick Hall
DDemocratic
Co
Eric Synenberg
DDemocratic
Co
Jodi Salvo
RRepublican
Co
Juanita Brent
DDemocratic
Co
Karen Brownlee
DDemocratic
Co
Sean Brennan
DDemocratic
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